Cal Poly Pomona’s fully asynchronous Master of Science in Dietetics is a comprehensive program taught by graduate faculty with years of industry know-how and research experience. Courses are based on a practical learn-by-doing approach which ensures that upon completion of the program, graduates will have the additional knowledge and skills to become successful Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDNs).

This online program prepares students for nutrition careers as RD/RDNs, and/or admittance to postgraduate supervised practice (Dietetic Internship) programs, and will produce graduates with a knowledge and skill base to be successful professionals that work in diverse communities and workplaces. The curriculum is based upon the CSU requirements as well as the requirements of the “Future Education Model Accreditation Standards”, which in 2024, requires students to hold a Master’s degree in order to sit for the Dietetic Registration Exam. The program's target population includes postgraduate RD/RDNs interested in learning more about nutrition and dietetics and/or obtaining continuing educational credits, and/or receiving a master’s degree; and post-baccalaureate students who wish to become a RD/RDNs.  

This program is not an ACEND accredited supervised practice program.  Students with a DPD verification statement will still need to complete an internship either concurrent with or after completing this degree.  While Cal Poly Pomona does have a dietetic internship, it cannot be combined with the online MS in Dietetics at this time.  Graduates of this program can apply to the CPP internship the year they will graduate, to start supervised practice that fall.

Program Overview:

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will demand a master's degree to obtain the RD/RON (Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential beginning in 2024. The Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a nationally recognized health professional who specializes in the promotion and integration of proper nutrition practices. The RD works with individuals and groups from diverse cultures with varying concerns to help them make positive lifestyle changes. There are many employment opportunities in food and nutrition for the Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, each differing by target population, level of expertise, and primary location. Some career options include:

• Clinical Dietetics
• Community Nutrition
• Food Service Management
• Business and Industry
• Private Practice/Consultation
• Research

Working in dietetics offers a rewarding career with a promising future

Appreciation for the profession is growing, translating into a greater need for and utilization of nutrition experts in health promotion practices throughout the country. For more information on the RD,

visit www.eatright.org.

Cal Poly Pomona's online Master of Science in Dietetics is a comprehensive program taught by faculty with years of industry know-how and research experience. Classes are based on a practical learn-by-doing approach which ensures that upon completion of the program. Furthermore, you will have the knowledge and skills to be a successful Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

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